Geography (Physical) BSc (Hons)

University of Reading

Examine the processes and patterns that shape the natural world around us with our BSc Geography (Physical) degree.This three-year course will deepen your understanding of how our physical environment works, responds, and adapts to change. It also offers you the chance to help address issues critical to our shared global future, including:* climate change* natural disasters* weather systems.You'll explore our physical world's diverse landscapes and environments through the study of:* hydrology* climatology* hazards* soils* biogeography.You'll also have the flexibility to decide where to focus your attention as your degree progresses, so you can adapt the degree to suit your interests as they evolve.**Careers**Geography arms you with the ability to see the big picture. The intellectual, technical and team-working skills and knowledge you develop during your degree are sought by employers– and 95% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2017/18, based on first degree responders from geography and environmental science).Add your voice to the development of renewable energy, protect ecological diversity by joining a wildlife conservation organisation, or provide support and planning to mitigate natural disasters through flood relief. You could lend your skills to a career in national government or NGOs, channel a passion for science into teaching, or join one of the many sectors where a geography degree is highly regarded, such as construction and engineering.Recent BSc Geography (Physical) graduates have gone on to work for organisations including:* Department of Education, Food and Rural Affairs* Dynasafe BACTEC* Infrastructure Design Studio* WSP Global* North Somerset District Council.